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Has there been a reliable test developed that tells us if we have had this covid-19 disease earlier in the year? covid-19 testing

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Antibody testing: The COVID PCR test is for possible current infection and serology test for antibodies are to check for past infection. Results are not perfect - but it is what we have currently.

Answered 6/13/2020

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Yes to a degree: there is antibody testing( blood test) however it isn't a100% accurate

Answered 12/11/2020

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